Equipment & Utilities Technician responsible for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, utilities, control panels and production equipment in a pharmaceutical facility.

About the Role

We are launching a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Malta and we are looking for a technical specialist who will be involved in preparing the site for start-up and commissioning of its utilities and engineering systems, and subsequently providing ongoing technical support and maintenance to the manufacturing facility.

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical & Mechanical Technician who is able to personally diagnose, repair, maintain, install and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.

This is a practical technical role. The successful candidate is expected to work directly with electrical installations, control panels, motors, pumps, valves, sensors, mechanical components, production machinery and facility utilities — using tools, test equipment and technical drawings to identify and resolve problems.

The role will involve working with systems including:

HVAC and ventilation systems;
process and purified water systems;
hot and chilled water systems;
compressed air;
electrical installations and control panels;
automation and engineering monitoring systems;
production equipment, including filling and packaging machinery;

This is not a position focused solely on minor or routine repairs. During the start-up phase, the successful candidate will be directly involved in establishing the site’s technical infrastructure

Once production has commenced, the main responsibility will be to ensure the reliable, safe and properly documented operation of the pharmaceutical facility’s engineering systems, equipment and utilities.

Key Responsibilities

Personally perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on production equipment, utilities and facility systems.
Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test and measurement equipment and carry out repairs within the Technician's competence and applicable authorisations.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults involving motors, pumps, valves, actuators, bearings,n drives, piping components and other mechanical equipment.
Work with electrical panels, motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, drives and control circuits to identify and resolve equipment faults.
Perform dismantling, replacement, adjustment and reassembly of mechanical and electrical components.
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, lubrication, adjustments and replacement of worn or defective components.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment and systems to safe operating condition.
Perform basic installation and connection works for equipment and engineering systems within the Technician's competence and applicable authorisations.
Use hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment and other appropriate maintenance equipment.
Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals and technical documentation.
Carry out routine checks and maintenance of HVAC, water systems, pumps, compressed air and other facility utilities.
Support maintenance and troubleshooting of filling, packaging and other production machinery.
Assist with calibration and functional testing of instruments, sensors and equipment.
Record completed maintenance, repairs, replaced components, faults and technical interventions.

Essential requirements

Technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
REWS Authorisation Level B / Wireman Licence B (or an equivalent authorisation recognised in Malta).
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in an industrial, manufacturing, building services or similar environment.
Proven experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding and troubleshooting.
Experience with installation, commissioning, testing and handover of engineering equipment and utilities.
Good understanding of HVAC, water systems, chilled/hot water, compressed air, electrical installations and control panels.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
Experience working with contractors, suppliers and external service providers.
Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Good written and spoken English.
Ability to work independently, identify technical problems and follow them through to resolution.

What We Offer

An opportunity to participate directly in the establishment and start-up of a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Malta.
Broad hands-on exposure to production equipment, utilities, automation and facility engineering systems.
The opportunity to grow with the technical function as the facility progresses from commissioning to commercial operation.
A professional working environment with high technical and quality standards.
Competitive remuneration based on experience, qualifications and technical capabilities.

Technician, Mechanical Engineering

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